Netflix recently debuted an original film, Uncorked, which highlighted a young Black man’s desire to become a master sommelier and produce his own wine. This was just the most recent result of what seems to be a growing trend of Black interest in wine. With quarantine forcing people to spend more time indoors, it seems reasonable to conjecture that the number of wine connoisseurs will continue growing. Mary J Blige is looking to capitalize on this. MJB is giving us the wine 411 with the launch of her wine

by Angela Sailor (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Will Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Unfortunately, it’s a legitimate topic of debate. As an HBCU graduate, I desperately want to believe that these invaluable institutions will survive. And for the sake of our country, I hope they do survive—for the ultimate measure of our nation’s vitality and strength is the ability of its people and its institutions to prevail in times of challenge and controversy. Under extreme financial pressure arising from the COVID shutdown, colleges and universities across the

As appeared first in the Chicago Defender By Elizabeth Lampkin Across the country, people intentionally celebrated Juneteenth.  While these and other events are happening, black-owned businesses have received a massive amount of support. This is a fantastic turn of events for black business owners. However, is buying black a current trend and if so, how long will this surge of support continue?  Many people have decided to buy black to combat racism, increase the black dollar, and rebuild a stronger sense of support for black communities. These actions are long overdue and must continue

As appeared first in the Chicago Defender By Sabrina Catlett The school year is ending, and Chicago families are preparing for a long summer. The pandemic emphasized the gravity of the digital divide and technological ineffectiveness in the current educational system. Moreover, many families were able to monitor their students’ learning more closely and found that the systems in place in many schools were not challenging enough. One mother opposed her school’s quarantine grading policy, which excused all students for missing assignments. “If I don’t come to work, I

As appeared first in the Chicago Defender By Paula Shelton Though the declining number of positive COVID 19 test is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, we cannot get lax in the precautions we take to keep ourselves and those we love safe. Therefore, when planning to hang out with the girls, consider taking the following suggestions to ensure you are safe while still having a great time. The Guest List Not everyone followed the safety precautions, so it might be smart to vet your guest list. Do you have

As appeared first in the Michigan Chronicle By Andre Ellington “To be young again” is a quote that many Baby boomers and Generation X members use to laminate their younger years. While some things have changed over the years, some things remain stagnant, with substantial resistance to change. Let us use corporate America for example. To be successful before 1976, the requirements include: * 40-hour workweek * Company car * Decent house * Pension and retirement fund Elders may have the current technology needed to communicate, but their mentality is outdated like a plastic-covered couch. What

As appeared first in New Pittsburgh Courier Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Leading educator and recognized expert in advance care planning, Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson, urges a major push in preparing advance healthcare documents for Black Americans, especially now during the protests happening simultaneously during a deadly pandemic. The Black population in the United States has been hardest hit with fatalities due to COVID-19. Now, with protests and riots happening all over the country in protest of the death of George Floyd by four Minnesota police officers, young and old alike

As appeared first in Atlanta Daily World What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the Year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim.-Frederick Douglass July 4th or Independence Day is a federal holiday set aside to observe the signing of the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to what we know as the United States of America as an independent nation. It is commemorated with fireworks, family gatherings, and

As appeared first in the Michigan Chronicle Accessing the internet is like accessing superpowers. It heightens people’s senses, makes some feel greater than the world they live in, and amplifies core emotions. Just like any superpower, some use the internet for evil while others use it for good. Eastsider, Shelby Tinsley, adopted Spiderman’s Uncle Ben philosophy of “with great power comes great responsibility.” Tinsley has become a social media hero through the creation of her inspirational app iShallBe. “I found social media can be negative so I wanted to create